Leave Average for Joe

By Briggs and Co

Host, Briggs Gibbins sits down with industry leaders from business, entertainment, health, sports and more. Briggs & Co brings you industry insights from working professionals who've made it from ... more

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How many episodes does Leave Average for Joe have?

The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.

Leave Average for Joe episodes:

August 07, 2024 Hannah + Shae: How to welcome change, favourite moments on set, the importance of building relationships and more
This episode was birthed out of the McDonalds parking lot in Coquitlam, BC. Big Booty mix was blaring and sun roof was down. Shae Bourne and Hannah Cam are professional dancers and fitness instructors with a world of experience in the dance, hospitality, fitness and real-estate industry... There was no shortage of chuckles in this episode. We reflect on our favourite moments on set but we also dive into how challenging it is to navigate transitional moments in our lives. This episode was rich in both humour and helpful insights. Please enjoy another wild episode of Briggs & Co. where we are leaving average for Joe.

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53min
August 01, 2024 Jeff Mortensen: Moving from Edmonton to Vegas, Ukrainian Dance, Mens Gymnastics, Failure and Success Stories
Get ready for a wild ride on the Briggs and Co. Podcast as Jeff Mortensen swings by to share his jaw-dropping journey from an artistic gymnast and Ukrainian dancer to a circus superstar!
From Edmonton, Alberta to some of the world's most famous stages. Jeff shared with me the memorable moment of receiving the call back from Cirque du Soleil, his days on SYTYCD, his advice in the audition room, what keeps him up at night and so much more... no matter what stage you are in your journey as an entertainer, this episode is for you.

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41min
July 17, 2024 Moe Brody: Making ends meet, you’re not going to book every job, the power of humour and HDC
Growing up in Vancouver, BC, Canada with very little to her name, she hustled her a** off trying to make ends meet. At 12 years old she thought her dance career was over. It wasn’t until her mid 20s that she found dance again. Moe Brody is an entrepreneur, comedian, international choreographer and world class dancer 🕺 She dives into her transition from a cushiony 9-5 to eventually landing her first professional dance role. Moe shares her experiences on set and working with different international musicians and actors. Come along for the ride as we explore who Moe was as a young dancer to where she is now as one of the world’s leading artists in the entertainment industry.
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July 10, 2024 Jessa Doll: Why shooting your shot is worth it, life in LA, tackling self doubt and memories on tour
Jessa is a breath of fresh air. She has experience touring with artists around the world, working on set for commercials, tv and film, choreographing for musicians and so much more. We dive into dealing with self doubt at every stage in life, the power of comments from role models, how to show up as your best self and LOADS more… please welcome the beautiful, Jessa Doll.
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55min
July 03, 2024 NYC Hostels, auditions with my dad, hip hop battles and young entrepreneurship
This episode dives into my personal experiences touring with conventions, auditioning around the world, hip hop battles with Team Canada and my 8 year old start-up ideas…??? It’s wild that we’re over a month into this show. If you have any feedback or suggestions for Briggs & Co please send me a message on @briggs_and_co or email at [email protected].
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35min
June 26, 2024 How to get an O1 Visa, How Building Connections Gets You Jobs and His Favourite Experiences On Set📽️
Billy Mustapha was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. He moved to Vancouver, BC right out of high school and built connections that are lasting a lifetime. He enrolled in several dance programs and built relationships that he explains to be the foundation of why his career has ROCKETED to where it is now. From the Oscars to Paula Abdul, Tate Macre and so many others… Billy has been around the block and I’m stoked to chat with him. Reach out to me at [email protected] or connect directly with Billy Mustapha over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/billymustapha?igsh=MXhldWRwMWtkYjBjeg==
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42min
June 19, 2024 A chat with my father: Stay curious, challenge the status quo and don’t fight your councillor
Dad chats to me about his struggles as a teenager, working jobs to make ends meet, how he proposed to mom, his advice for younger generations and what’s keeping him up at night. Thinking of bringing dad back for round 2 soon!?👀
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57min
June 15, 2024 My Story: Failing at auditions, moving cities, bi-weekly weigh-ins, yoga and so much more…
This episode is all about my story as a young kid from rural Alberta, Canada. I’ve done some pretty cool things but have also experienced some pretty crappy things. At the root of it all, I just keep doing things that push me to my limits. From moving to Vancouver to dancing on cruise ships, booking Netflix roles to teaching yoga, I dive into it all. My lifestyle isn’t for everyone but there’s moments in this episode that everyone can relate to. I hope you enjoy! Until next time… keep on leaving average for Joe
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34min
June 05, 2024 Ryan Maw talks breakthrough moments, Trader Joe Hauls and advice for up and comers
From a young age Ryan knew he wanted to dance but he had no idea that he would be nominated for a Leo Award, featured on The Ellen Show and star in the famous High School Musical series… Ryan Maw is trailblazing through this industry. We talked about horror stories on set to advice he has for up and coming performers and so much more. Ryan is simply leaving average for Joe!
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49min
May 29, 2024 Charmaine: Hollywood ain’t for the faint of heart
From Calgary, AB to Los Angelos, CA, Charmaine shared insights into her journey as a Young Canadian and competitive studio dancer then landing an agent, applying for a Visa and navigating the extremely cut throat environment of LA drop-in studios. Charmaine’s performed with Jlo, Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson and so many others… She’s simply leaving average for Joe!
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48min

FAQs about Leave Average for Joe:

How many episodes does Leave Average for Joe have?

The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.